O Captain of my heart On Love’s Tree You penetrate the Lie. You, victorious in Death, Descend, piercing the Earth To ransom Adam’s seed. Scale my stony ramparts; Pull down vanity’s tower; Besiege the Gates of Hell. Trumpet Your holy rage. As with thundering steed and burnished sword, Capture and hold fast my soul. Call … Continue reading
War Crimes and UN Complicity
[excerpt from transcript] Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Speech at the United Nations General Assembly September 29, 2014 “As Israel surgically struck at the rocket launchers and at the tunnels, Palestinian civilians were tragically but unintentionally killed. There are heartrending images that resulted, and these fueled libelous charges that Israel was deliberately targeting civilians. We were … Continue reading
Reality Check – Netanyahu’s Speech at the United Nations
“For 50 days this past summer, Hamas fired thousands of rockets at Israel, many of them supplied by Iran. I want you to think about what your countries would do if thousands of rockets were fired at your cities. Imagine millions of your citizens having seconds at most to scramble to bomb shelters, day after … Continue reading
Militant Islam – A Reality!
“Ladies and Gentlemen, The fight against militant Islam is indivisible. When militant Islam succeeds anywhere, it’s emboldened everywhere. When it suffers a blow in one place, it’s set back in every place. That’s why Israel’s fight against Hamas is not just our fight. It’s your fight. Israel is fighting a fanaticism today that your countries … Continue reading
Netanyahu Speech – UN on September 29 2014.
[Transcription] Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Speech at the United Nations General Assembly September 29, 2014 Thank you, Mr. President, Distinguished delegates, I come here from Jerusalem to speak on behalf of my people, the people of Israel. I’ve come here to speak about the dangers we face and about the opportunities we see. I’ve come … Continue reading